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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 31, 2026.

Prepare your heart before Ramadan

Euless Islamic Center

“I'm going to spend time with my children and I'm going to focus.”

The khateeb, at 14:43

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In one sentence

Spiritual transformation requires deliberate preparation of the heart and mind, especially in Sha'ban before Ramadan, through reliance on Allah, focused worship, forgiveness, and consistent small changes.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The Prophet's early life illustrates reliance on Allah, good character, supportive relationships, and solitude.
  2. Preparation makes worship transformative, illustrated through wudu, Surah al-Fatihah, and focused salah.
  3. Preparation also applies to Quran reading, Hajj, and undistracted family meals.
  4. Sha'ban prepares the heart for Ramadan, especially by releasing grudges and seeking forgiveness.
  5. Listeners are urged to begin gradual, sustainable habits and maintain small consistent deeds.
Try this week
Begin fasting in Sha'ban to prepare for Ramadan.
Make gradual, sustainable changes by leaving one habit and adding a small act of worship.
Work on purifying the heart by releasing grudges and seeking forgiveness.
Remove distractions such as phones and email during salah, Quran reading, and family meals.
Prepare mentally before worship and focus on the meaning of what is being recited.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 1Used to explain how recitation and reflection prepare worshippers to ask Allah for guidance.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“every human being that you rely upon one day or another they leave you and they won't answer the call but Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala is that being who Allah is teaching the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam”
Euless Islamic Center · Euless, TX
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“if you prepare for it you know what I don't need any emails I don't need to be distracted I'm going to spend time with my children and I'm going to focus”
Euless Islamic Center · Euless, TX
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Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah teaches that meaningful worship requires preparation of the heart and mind. The Prophet's life shows us to rely on Allah, develop good character, and make space for reflection. Wudu, focused prayer, Quran reading, and even family meals become more meaningful when we remove distractions and prepare ourselves. Sha'ban is a chance to prepare for Ramadan by fasting, seeking forgiveness, and letting go of grudges. We should begin with small, consistent changes that we can continue.

  1. What is one distraction you could put away to be more present with Allah or your family?
  2. What small good habit could you start before Ramadan and keep going?
  3. What would working on forgiveness look like in one of your relationships?
Where it was given

The masjid

Islamic Center of Euless203 S Ector Dr, Euless, TX 76040ArchiveAll khutbahs at Euless Islamic Center28 khutbahs
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